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Weather & Climate in Maseru, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maseru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,092 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,092 ft (1,552 m) |
| Area | 53.3 sq mi (138.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,752/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.3167°N, 27.4833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 14, 1990 | 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 1 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 1993 | 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 1993 | 5 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Oct 14, 1995 | 3 km W of Virginia, South Africa | M3.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 1994 | 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1996 | 3 km NE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 1990 | 6 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 3 km NE of Virginia, South Africa | M2.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 93 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in |
Maseru has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").